Artist

Jean B. Sel

born Dominican Republic ca. 1780-died New Orleans, LA 1832
Also known as
  • J. B. Sel
  • Jean Baptiste Sel
Born
Dominican Republic
Died
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Biography

Jean Baptiste Sel came to New Orleans around 1800 and remained there until his death in January of 1832. He taught drawing at Orleans College for a short time, then established his own studio, working as a miniature and portrait painter.